Sir, Following the controversy about the safety of KRS Dam, I checked the Khadakwasla Dam on Mutha river, 21 kms from the city of Pune built in 1869. This Dam burst in the year 1961, July 12, 7.30 am due to the forces generated by three times the quantity of water gushing in from upstream….

Sir, The footpaths on Ramavilas Road and Dewan’s Road are completely encroached by motorists and the menace is increasing day by day. Earlier, the uneven footpath itself was a menace but now that the authorities have relaid the footpath, people are creating a nuisance by parking vehicles haphazardly all over the place. The footpath is…

Sir, I wish to bring to the notice of the authorities concerned about the poor marking of deviations on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway. In the commencement stage, this 10-lane Highway work started with neatly-laid deviations with bright reflective stickers to caution the motorists. But on my recent drive in the same route I observed poorly maintained deviations….

Sir, I read with interest the ‘Book Talk’ column in SOM dated July 21 on the scholarly work, Indian Culture : A Compendium of Indian History, Culture and Heritage, the English version of the Kannada magnum opus of the reputed Prof. S. Srikanta Sastri. I would like to add a few words. Yesterday, I received…

Sir, I wish to request the authorities concerned to expedite the repair of the collapsed front portion of Fire Station building in Saraswathipuram, a heritage structure in existence for more than 70 years. It is almost two years since the front pillars collapsed. It looks ugly and speaks for our insensitivity in neglecting such heritage…

Sir, This is with reference to the letter seeking a separate queue for senior citizens at RTO (SOM dated July 22). The purpose of making an online application for renewal is totally defeated when RTO staff insist people to visit RTO Office even for DL renewal. When all necessary forms and passport photo are uploaded…

Sir, In the Sunday weekly column ‘Over a Cup of Evening Tea’ in SOM dated July 11, Dr. Javeed Nayeem had made a reference to my grandfather H.R. Venkatasubba Rao. As per details given by my father, he was working under Sir M. Visvesvaraya. He was responsible in overseeing the construction of Lalitha Mahal Palace…

Sir, There is an urgent need of a Traffic Police Station in Rajivnagar and Shanthinagar limits in city as these areas are highly populated. In a recent road accident, a small kid was injured and the person who was involved in the mishap sped away. Now who is responsible for this incident? Shouldn’t there be…

Sir, This refers to several news items published in Star of Mysore on the issue of the development of cracks in KRS Dam raised by Mandya MP Sumalatha. Despite criticism against her that she is unnecessarily creating a scare about development of cracks, she has stuck to her statement. The Government officials of the Mining…

Sir, The Bannimantap ‘C’ Layout, 22nd Cross, is full of potholes and people find it very difficult to even walk. Motorists have a nightmare riding on these so-called roads during monsoon season and at nights. In spite of several requests, the authorities concerned have not taken any action. I once again request the authorities as…